By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. —The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on January 7. Circuit Judge Andrew Hairston administered the oath to…
Year: 2021
Ivey Expands COVID-19 Vaccinations
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Gov. Kay Ivey removes her mask at a recent press conference to deliver an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama. (Hal Yeagar | Governor's…
18 Arrested on Drug Related Charges
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last three weeks, 18 have been arrested on drug related…
Rowell Named Back of the Year
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — Two Fyffe Red Devils were nominated for the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) Back/Lineman of the Year. Ike Rowell received a…
FP Eyes Ordinance Solution
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video at southerntorch.com) The Fort Payne City Council held their first virtual meeting of 2021 on Tuesday, January 5. …
SMEC & TVA Unite For Community Care Fund
By Southern Torch Staff PICTURED: Tyler Cooper (CFO, SMEC), Mark Malone (CEO/General Manager, SMEC), Taylor Yancey (Program Director, CAANEAL), and Keeuntae Stone (Program Manager, TVA) ALABAMA — In response to the…
All-County Football
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The following players were selected as a part of the 2020 All-County Football Team. Player of the Year: Brody DaltonOffensive…
Prominent Citizens Pass Away
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Over the past few weeks, several prominent DeKalb County citizens have passed away. These citizens include businessmen Jimmy Wells and…